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Fast-food chains Burger King, Wendy's, and McDonald's all offer $5 value meals. We chose our favorite based on taste, quality, and drink size.

I tried $5 value meals from McDonald's, Burger King, and Wendy's. They're the perfect way for chains to lure customers.

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Phil Norman

In the ever-turbulent fast food industry, another big name has encountered financial turbulence. Miracle Restaurant Group, an Arby's franchisee known for its "we have the meats" slogan, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This isn't just a minor hiccup; it's a significant setback for a company that's been a staple in the fast food scene across several states including Illinois, Indiana, Texas, Mississippi, and Louisiana.

A major fast food chain operator has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

CBS News

McDonald's is pulling the plug on a test that deployed artificial intelligence to take drive-thru customer orders, with the technology showing mixed results.McDonald's told CBS MoneyWatch that it is ending its Automated Order Taker pilot, which used AI in drive-thrus to expedite orders. The fast-food giant, which launched the tech through a partnership with IBM in 2021, isn't ready for now to deploy voice ordering across its restaurants. Some customers reported that McDonald's chatbot sometimes got even simple orders wrong."The goal of the test was to determine if an automated voice ordering solution could simplify operations for crew and create...

McDonald's ends AI drive-thru orders — for now

Hey pizza fans, it looks like there's some potentially sad news on the horizon for one of America's favorite fast-casual spots. Mod Pizza, famed for its speedy, made-to-order personal pizzas, might be facing a bit of a financial pickle. According to a recent Bloomberg report, the company could be filing for bankruptcy as early as next week. Yep, you read that right.

A popular fast-casual pizza chain with 500 US shops might soon file for bankruptcy, says a report

Wisconsin State

Brookfield, WI

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In a wave of unexpected newsunexpected newsunexpected newsunexpected news, Piggly Wiggly has shuttered its store in Brookfield, Wisconsin, leaving customers feeling as if they've lost a family member. The closure, originally set for June 15, was moved up abruptly, catching shoppers off guard as the aisles emptied out with a clearance sale offering 50% off all merchandise.

500-store Grocery Chain Closes Location, Shoppers Cry.

If you’re a breakfast fan, like I am, then you might want to get to know some of America’s growing breakfast chains. It’s an interesting time in the food chain world, as some restaurant chains are thriving and expanding while others are shrinking. You probably haven’t heard of too many of these spots yet, but you will, because they are expanding like crazy. I’m always happy to get a new breakfast spot in town, so I say, bring it on.

Get to Know America’s Growing Breakfast Chains

FinanceBuzz

The five-finger discount is still alive and well. Check out the most popular items people steal from grocery stores.

12 Most Popular Items People Steal from Grocery Stores

Cracker Barrel's CEO says it's lost relevancy with customers. A Business Insider reporter visited one, and found mediocre food and and a restaurant in need of rethinking. Cracker Barrel restaurants are at a crossroads — literally and figuratively. You'll often find the chain right off freeway exits. For decades,...

'I Went To Cracker Barrel And Saw Why The Restaurant Chain Is 'Not As Relevant' As It Once Was'

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

TheFW

While some cities now have one less pizza option, others can celebrate one of their favorites that will be sticking around for a little longer. It's been a struggle for several recognizable chain restaurants in 2024. And the list keeps growing. So far, the year has brought us reports of...

National Pizza Chain Saved From Bankruptcy After Quietly Closing 44 Locations

California State

GOBankingRates

Working at a fast-food restaurant is a right of passage for many teenagers. It can be a great first job, as you learn how to work in a team, take direction from a manager, and interact with customers....

In-N-Out and 3 More Fast-Food Chains With High-Paying Manager Positions – How to Work Your Way Up

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

A significant amount of the American diet is made up of processed foods, and some processed foods are much higher in sodium and sugar than others. Thankfully, there's a lot that a food's nutrition label can tell you in a matter of seconds if you use the 5/20 rule, one dietician says.

Use the 5/20 rule when checking nutrition labels, dietician says—especially for processed and ultra-processed foods

Florida State

L. Cane

If you live in Florida, you probably already know that a surge of chicken eateries have opened in the Sunshine State in recent months. Examples that I've written about are Big Chicken and Slim Chickens, as just a few examples.

Florida-Based Grocers Publix, Winn Dixie Top List Of The Best Grocery Store Fried Chicken

This story is part of CNBC Make It's The Moment series, where highly successful people reveal the critical moment that changed the trajectory of their lives and careers, discussing what drove them to make the leap into the unknown. Jay Chaudhry never thought he'd run a business, amass a fortune...

65-year-old quit his job and emptied his life savings to start a business—now he's worth $11 billion

Traffic to quick-service restaurant chains declined 2.3% in the second quarter, according to new data from Revenue Management Solutions (RMS), continuing the industry’s struggles with customer counts amid consumer frustration over price hikes. But the traffic figures did improve compared with the previous quarter, and there are signs that...

Fast-food traffic improves but is still falling

When you think of American pizza chains, a few big names probably come to mind. Domino's and Pizza Hut are a familiar site in practically every U.S. city, and names like Little Caesars and Papa John's are right up there as well. You would probably assume that one of these giants is the biggest pizza chain in America, but you'd be wrong about that. The pizza chain with the most locations in the U.S. is Hunt Brothers Pizza, yet despite its dominant position, there's a strong chance you've never even heard of it.

You Might Not Know The Name Of America's Largest Pizza Chain

Kentucky State

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Business Insider

A Cracker Barrel hostess said she tries to sell more food by approaching diners with trays of packaged entrées for sale.

A Cracker Barrel hostess reveals how the restaurant tries to sell you more food

Virginia State

Mercurochrome and Merthiolate were in medicine cabinets in many Virginia homes decades ago. They were in bottles with droppers that gallons the red liquid. Looking at that old bottle in the above image brings back many memories.

Mercurochrome and Merthiolate once were in many Virginia homes

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How AI and automation will reshape grocery stores and fast-food chains

AI isn't just a hyped innovation in the tech sector; the food industry is also investing heavily in the red-hot trend. Americans heading to the grocery...

How AI and automation will reshape grocery stores and fast-food chains

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